Even individuals who are profoundly disabled and cannot communicate without assistance have feelings and preferences. The Real Lives Bill recognizes that despite their limitations they are people whose voices deserve to be heard, and whose … [Read more...]
Using technology to open up the government
See this article from The Economist on the use of technology to include citizens in lawmaking. My website MyVisionForMassachusetts.wikispaces.com gets a mention in paragraph 6. Citizen lawmaking Government by (all) the … [Read more...]
LIVE- BLOG OF HOUSE GAMING DEBATE
You can also follow my live blog on twitter @tsannicandro and tomworksforus.com 1:00PM Hey everyone, we should get started on the #macasino debate any minute. First some fun facts. 1:03PM Foxwoods casino in Connecticut has more than … [Read more...]
Join me for the House Casino Expanded Gaming Debate
This week, the House will take up legislation to expand casino gaming in Massachusetts. This legislation allows for three resort casinos and one competitively bid slot palace in the state. It is expected to produce jobs and bring in … [Read more...]
REP. TOM SANNICANDRO LIVEBLOG THREAD FOR APRIL 28TH
Those interested in following me on Twitter can find me at tsannicandro. If you want to follow my liveblog go to TomWorksforUs.com or stay tuned here on Blue Mass Group. 28 April 2011: Day 3 of the House Buget Debate 10:45AM Things … [Read more...]
Bringing the House Budget Debate to Your Home Computer: Tomorrow!
I believe that technology can and should be used as a catalyst to make state government more accessible and more transparent. Tomorrow and Friday I will be live-blogging the House budget debate so that the people in my district and across … [Read more...]